10/02/2014

Kagombe washing-station

Name: Kagombe washing-station
Roaster: Home roast
Roasting degree: Full City
Area: Mwakiro, Muyinga Province, Burundi 
Variety:  Bourbon
Grade: FWA
Screen: 16up
Altitude: 1,650m
Defect: 0 - 6/300g
Processing Method: Fully washed, Sun dried

【Flavor scale】
Aroma: 3
Sweetness: 5
Acidity: 3
Bitterness: 3
Richness: 2      
※Grade 1 to 5 
【Impression】
Medium dark, fruity, green apple, Meyer lemon, well matured pears, mix of bartlett and Starkrimson, a touch of roasted almonds, juicy, soothing but tangy acidity, dark chocolate, 85% cocoa Green & Black's Chocolate, bitterness, cacao nib, mellow and creamy sweetness, toffee, rich, full range flavor without lemony acidity, mellow and deep chocolaty sweetness as a long lasting aftertaste.

【Note】
Found in 1999, Kagombe washing-station is located in the north-east Muyinga, not far from the Tanzanian border and managed by Sogestal Kirundo Muyinga.  Burundi is often referred as "developing" or "new face" in the coffee society; however, there are several high quality coffee growers and Washing stations preparing for export.   We cannot deny Tanzanian coffee influence over them, but Burundi coffee has very unique character on top of  "earthiness" and full bodied characteristics of African beans.  This rot may fit very well with deeper roasting for espresso.  Caffe-Latte will be the choice to bring out clear but mellow flavor of this.   

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